Colorectal cancer screening

Presents a recommendation statement from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care regarding colorectal cancer screening. Recommendations for asymptomatic people with no personal history of ulcerative colitis, polyps, or colorectal cancer; Potential benefits and harms; Recommendations by others; Evidence and clinical summary.

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